MHCC Presents Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Posted: November 2, 2011

The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Theatre department presents several performances of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow during November.

Based on the Washington Irving short story, this adaptation is by award winning playwright Kathryn Shultz Miller. This version highlights comedy and action, with just the right amount of thrills and chills for children. This year's production is especially aimed at children in elementary school, first through fifth grades.

All performances will be held in the College Theatre, 26000 S.E. Stark St., in Gresham. Tickets are available for the following performances: Nov. 7, 9 and 14 at 10:30 a.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. To reserve seats for the morning shows, call 503-491-7154. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Tickets for the Nov. 19 show may be purchased at the door prior to the performance, or in the theatre lobby on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. ? noon. All tickets are $2. As in the past, no one will be turned away because of inability to pay.

When schoolmaster Ichabod Crane arrives in Tarry Town, he thinks he has found the perfect new home. Ichabod's attentions are divided between sampling delicious meals made by local moms and competing with Brom Bones for the hand of beautiful and wealthy Katrina Van Tassel. Brom sees him moving in on his lady friend and invites Ichabod to a night of ghost stories around the campfire. Will Ichabod be brave enough to walk alone after hearing the story of the headless horseman? Will Katrina choose superstitious Ichabod or practical joker Brom?

Directed by Bruce Hostetler

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is directed by Bruce Hostetler, an MHCC instructor, who has directed theatre and opera productions throughout the West Coast and for four years was the stage manager of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Daryl Harrison Carson, MHCC instructor, did the scenic and lighting design. Liz Hoover did the costume design.

Art in the Lobby-- New This Year

MHCC invites children in the Gresham area to submit artwork to be displayed in the College Theatre lobby. Art should be autumn themed and will be displayed during performances of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. For more information, please call the box office at 503-491-7154. Art in the Lobby is sponsored in part by a generous grant from the City of Gresham.

For more information, please call Harrison Carson, 503-491-7159.

Parking permits are required on the Gresham Campus and may be purchased for $3 at ticket kiosks located by the flagpoles and gym.

Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Please call at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure availability.